Laboratory Technician - Anatomical Pathology (Part-Time) at Trillium Health Partners

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Laboratory Techniques, Quality Assurance, Attention to Detail, Teamwork, Independent Work, Chemical Handling, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Laboratory Information Systems, Anatomical Pathology, Cytology, Specimen Handling, Maintenance of Laboratory Instruments, Disinfection Procedures, Continuing Education, Teaching and Training

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Position: Laboratory Technician Dept: Anatomical Pathology -Laboratory Medicine and Genetics Posting ID: 5083 Status: Permanent Part-Time (x2) Site: Credit Valley Hospital and Mississauga Hospital Shifts: Monday to Friday, Days and Evenings Posted: October 28, 2025 Internal Deadline: November 4, 2025 Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital and the Queensway Health Centre, Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. Our Mission: A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community Our Values: Compassion, Excellence, Courage Our Goals: Quality, Access, Sustainability Our Enablers: People, Education, Innovation, Research Job Description: Receive, accession and number surgical specimens, cassettes and slides in accordance with standard operating procedures Receive, accession, prepare, and stain Cytology specimens in accordance with standard operating procedures Maintain supplies and provisions for the work area including all consumables and bulk reagents, with appropriate documentation of information, as required Carry out required routine maintenance on laboratory instruments utilized, including tissue processors, automatic stainers, cassette labelers, etc. Perform solutions exchanges on the automatic stainer and tissue processors; add and remove slides from automated instrumentation. File and retrieve specimens, slides and blocks as required. Prepare and appropriately document the shipping of specimen/slides to external organizations for processing in accordance with Transport of Dangerous Goods requirements. Sort and file surgical specimens for storage in wet storage facility and discard specimens in accordance to guidelines for the disposal of pathological waste Organize waste solvents for storage and assist in the removal of wastes by the waste haulage company, as required. Perform quality control and assurance activities in line with established procedures. Ensure that your workspace is maintained in a clean and tidy manner, with regular disinfection of work surfaces Practice according to, and is knowledgeable in, the laboratory Quality Management System. Observe all safety and fire regulations. Report any accident or unsafe conditions to the manager/senior technologist immediately. Maintain competence in procedures for which the employee has been trained and strive to improve knowledge and technical expertise through continuing education. Assist with teaching and training as required Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Successful completion of an accredited Laboratory Assistant course MLPAO (Medical Laboratory Professionals' Association of Ontario) certification required Experience with and demonstrated understanding of quality assurance and good laboratory practice Recent experience in an Anatomical Pathology laboratory preferred Dedicated to safe practice with chemical and reagent handling Ability to work as part of a team and independently Attention to detail and ability to multi-task Ability to lift 50lbs Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Knowledge of laboratory information systems; Epic experience is an asset Satisfactory attendance and performance required To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca Internal candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position are encouraged to apply. Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

Responsibilities

The Laboratory Technician will receive, accession, and prepare surgical and cytology specimens according to standard operating procedures. They will also maintain laboratory supplies, perform routine maintenance on instruments, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.